When it comes to engagement rings, 24 man made diamonds are a popular alternative to mined diamonds. These synthetic stones are optically and chemically identical to mined diamonds. Furthermore, they are cheaper and maintain their value long after purchase. This makes them an ideal alternative to mined diamonds for engagement rings.
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, optically and physically identical to mined diamonds
Despite their similar appearance, Best lab diamonds UK differ from mined diamonds in a number of key ways. First, they are far more affordable. Second, they are graded using the same 4C’s – color, cut, clarity, and carat weight – as mined diamonds. Third, they are certified by independent gemological institutes, such as GIA, HRD, and GCAL.
A lab-grown diamond is made by a precise manufacturing process in a high-tech laboratory. In one factory in Singapore, scientists are able to produce 300,000 carats of lab-grown diamonds every year. The diamond crystals form under controlled conditions in a matter of weeks. Because they are grown in a controlled environment, lab-grown diamonds have the same physical, optical, and chemical properties as natural diamonds.
In addition, lab-grown diamonds are significantly cheaper than mined diamonds, averaging 30% lower. This is a significant saving in comparison to the mined diamond industry, which is rife with middlemen and cartels. Buying lab-grown diamonds also provides transparency and fair pricing.
They are cheaper
A man made diamonds Parramatta is the most precious gem in the world, but it is not always the most affordable option. Thankfully, there are man made diamonds available, and you don’t have to pay a fortune to own one. A lab created diamond can cost as little as $3,800. If you were to resell it, you might earn $50 or less.
If you’re planning to buy a diamond for your fiance, consider purchasing man-made diamonds instead of natural diamonds. Man-made diamonds are much cheaper than their natural counterparts, and they still have the same physical properties. Besides, they are much more sustainable. In addition, man-made diamonds are ethically and environmentally friendly.
Lab-grown diamonds are often compared to natural diamonds in quality and price. The difference between the two is not always noticeable. Some man-made diamonds are colorless, while others are slightly tinted. This makes the difference between the two extremely slight. Lab-grown diamonds are also a more affordable option than natural diamonds.
They retain value after they’re purchased
A lab-grown diamond (LGD) has very little value after it is purchased. The consumer may not be aware of this, as retailers may not disclose it. This lack of value explains why consumers may not appreciate the price of a lab-grown diamond. According to Ghika, the primary reason that lab-grown diamonds are not a good choice for secondary markets is because they do not retain their value after being purchased.
When buying a lab-grown diamond, you may think that you can resell it. However, this is not a good idea. The diamond market is volatile, and resale conditions can be unfavorable. A natural diamond, on the other hand, can retain its value after being purchased.
Diamond retailers rarely own their own inventory. They obtain their listings from manufacturers and wholesalers. These retailers must hold the diamond for a period of time to recover their initial investment.
They are a popular choice for alternative engagement rings
Man made diamonds are becoming a popular alternative to diamonds in engagement rings. They are a cheaper alternative for those who are looking to save money on a wedding or engagement ring. Many celebrities and royalties have also chosen gemstones instead of diamonds, such as Princess Diana. Even Kate Middleton chose a sapphire ring.
While man made diamonds have been used for decades in the technical field, they are only recently becoming more suitable for jewellery. The company behind these diamonds is Signet, which produces an extensive range of man made engagement rings. The company has also launched the “True lab created diamonds by Vera Wang” collection for Zales, which includes 16 engagement ring styles. Another popular collection from Signet is the “LEO Legacy” lab-created diamond collection, which includes 21 engagement rings. They are also available at Kay Jewelers.
Conclusion
Sapphires and moissanites are excellent alternatives to diamonds. These gems are custom cut to maximize their color and brilliance. Lighter-colored sapphires are cut deeper to add dimension while dark-colored sapphires are cut shallower so more light can reflect.
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By: Madison Contri, CPA, Alan Zgoda, CPA, and Derek Gray, CPA
On Sunday, after weeks of gridlock, Congressional leaders announced a compromise has been reached on the framework for the second relief bill.
This second round of government stimulus aims to provide more direct payments to individuals, additional aid for small businesses, and the expansion or extension of tax legislation to ease the burden the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on countless Americans. The
bill passed through Congress Monday evening and awaits signature by President Trump, which the White House indicated he will sign. Stimulus Checks
Another round of stimulus checks are among the most-discussed provisions. Per the relief package, individuals will receive another direct stimulus payment.
Eligible Americans can expect to receive a $600 check and an additional $600 per child. Similar to the stimulus checks from the CARES Act, payments will begin phasing out at $75,000 for single filers, $112,500 for heads of household, and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly. If an individual already received or is still waiting on their CARES Act stimulus check, they are still eligible for the new $600 stimulus payment.
The amount received through the new stimulus checks is based on the individual’s 2019 income. If 2019 income is more than the phase-out amount, or dependents were added in 2020, the stimulus checks or a fraction thereof may still be available to claim on a 2020 tax return. Like the first round of stimulus checks, this payment represents an advanced payment of a credit that will be taken on an individual’s 2020 income tax return.
On Monday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said millions of Americans could begin seeing stimulus payments as soon as next week.
Unemployment Americans receiving federal pandemic unemployment compensation can expect an extension of those benefits through mid-March, as well as an extension of state unemployment compensation eligibility. The federal portion of supplemental benefits amounts to $300 per week. For those that have both income from wages and self-employment, the new legislation provides for a potential $100 per week in additional compensation if their unemployment benefits calculation does not account for self-employment income.
PPP Deductibility and Additional Funding
One highly anticipated provision is the deductibility of expenses paid with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. Although forgiveness of the original PPP loans was billed as “tax-free” to the businesses that received them, the Treasury Department quickly clarified they intended to disallow the deduction for any expenses used in connection with forgiveness of the PPP loan.
This new legislation is consistent with Congress’ original intent and allows for expenses paid with PPP funding to be deductible on business tax returns, thereby providing a substantial benefit to businesses receiving PPP funds. The bill also includes an additional $284 billion in funding for the PPP, as well as allowing new expenses to qualify for forgiveness and making changes to the covered period for loan forgiveness. You can read a comprehensive summary of the PPP provisions here. Employee Retention Credit (ERC) The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was enacted in the CARES Act, has been extended and expanded. Under the CARES Act, the ERC provides businesses a payroll tax credit equal to 50% of an employee’s wages, up to $10,000. The ERC is now extended through July 1, 2021, in a greatly expanded manner. To qualify, a business must have a 20% decrease in revenue, quarter over quarter, during the qualifying period. The credit is now calculated at 70% of an employee’s wages, up to $10,000 per quarter. Additionally, the ERC is no longer mutually exclusive of receiving a PPP loan. Therefore, a taxpayer can receive both a PPP loan and take the Employee Retention Credit. Other Provisions
Other tax provisions in the new relief bill include the ability to deduct 100% of business meal expenses and expansion of the “above the line” deduction for charitable contributions. The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit have been expanded as well, making them available to Americans who lost their jobs, or experienced reduced income, during the pandemic.
Industries that have been deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, like event venues, movie theaters, and museums, are set to receive a $15 billion boost. Airlines are expected to receive a similar amount to help maintain their payroll, and other transportation sectors such as state highways and Amtrak are also expected to receive aid. The package also includes $25 billion for emergency rental assistance and extends the ban on evictions through January 31, 2021. Additional funding for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and contact tracing is also included. Additionally, nearly $82 billion is designated for providing funding for colleges and schools.
President-elect Biden said in a statement Sunday that “this action in the lame-duck session is just the beginning. Our work is far from over.” As such, many economists have expressed hope that Biden will be willing to pursue another package in early 2021 to further the recovery efforts.
While the legislation addresses many concerns of borrowers there are many uncertainties ahead that we here at Blue & Co. will continue to monitor. We here at Blue & Co. will continue to monitor the evolving developments and will continue to get the most timely information out to our clients as we get it. If you have any additional questions in the interim, please speak to your local Blue & Co representative.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming tax bill, please consult your local Blue & Co. tax advisor. However, if you do not have a Blue & Co tax advisor and have questions regarding the upcoming tax bill, please feel free to contact the authors at: Madison Contri, CPA mcontri@blueandco.com 502-992-2569 Alan Zgoda, CPA azgoda@blueandco.com 859-410-2395 Derek Gray, CPA dgray@blueandco.com 502-992-3480


Another Jailed Polar Bear Dead
Polar bear Anana was killed after a failed mating attempt at the Detroit Zoo yesterday.
Anana, 20 years old, was shipped to Detroit a year ago as a part of the American Association of Zoos and Aquarium's (AZA) "Polar Bear Species Survival Plan". Detroit Zoo has provided few details, but their attempt to breed her with long-time zoo resident Nuka ended in her death. The incident is now being investigated by the AZA, which thus far has accepted no responsibility for the incident despite the fact that Anana and Nuka's union was made according to their breeding plan.
The AZA zoos enjoy pretending that they are engaging in "conservation" by keeping and breeding polar bears for confinement in zoos. However, some studies suggest that the opposite may be true. The familiarity with polar bears gained by seeing them in life does not create a connection to the peril they face due to the climate crisis.
Further, polar bears are ill-suited to captivity. CWI tracks births and deaths of polar bears in zoos, and they frequently die young succumbing to liver and kidney disease.
Captivity in zoos serves zoos, not the animals.


If comprehensive travel medical benefits are not secured before travelers go, they may find themselves exposed to huge losses—both physical and financial. Most health insurance plans do not cover international travel.
Travel insurance can be relatively inexpensive, especially when you consider how much you could lose if something goes wrong before or during your trip. Trip-cancellation, accidents, medical emergencies, illness — even lost baggage — all can quickly add up.


A Comparative History of Oil and Gas Markets and Prices: is 2020 just an extreme cyclical event or an acceleration of the energy transition?
Oil and gas markets seem similar, but have become progressively different over the past several decades. Natural monopoly and cyclical booms and busts are common features of their histories. But oil has been a liberalised global market based on regional and global benchmark prices for several decades, while natural gas market liberalisation and a move to spot and hub-based prices is a more recent phenomenon in Europe, and remains at a relatively early stage in Asia. However, substantial increases in global LNG trade in the 2010s, accompanied by an increase in short term trading and spot pricing, have led to observations that a global gas market is developing. The collapse in oil and (to a less extent) gas demand following the coronavirus pandemic has coincided with, and contributed to, record low oil and gas prices. This extreme cyclical event is likely to accelerate the move to market pricing in Asian LNG, but it remains unclear whether its longer-term consequences will hold back or accelerate the transition away from oil and gas and towards a lower carbon economy.


Ganglion Cyst What is a ganglion cyst?
A ganglion cyst is a benign (or noncancerous) lump that typically develops along the tendons or joints in the wrist or hand. Most commonly they develop on the back of the wrist or near the finger joint closest to the fingernail (in this location we refer to it as a mucous cyst). They can also occur in the ankles or feet.
The cyst is filled with a jelly like material. In fact, if you turn off the room lights and shine a penlight through the mass, it will transilluminate because of this.
It is important to note that these are noncancerous. The lumps can resolve on their own. However, if the cyst is causing symptoms such as pain or numbness, then there are treatment options available.
Who gets ganglion cysts?
Ganglion cysts can occur in anyone, but they most commonly occur in women between the ages of 20 and 40, in patients with arthritis, or with a previous joint or tendon injury.
What can you expect at your doctor’s visit?
Your doctor will ask you questions such as: how long the cyst has been there, if it has changed, if you have any previous trauma, if you have any pain or difficulties with using your hand or wrist. Your doctor will also perform a physical exam to evaluate the mass and your overall hand and wrist function. They will likely obtain x-rays to evaluate for any underlying trauma or arthritis. Ultrasounds and MRIs may be needed depending on what is found during your discussion and exam.
Non-operative treatment: Splinting:Temporarily wearing a splint or a brace may help alleviate some discomfort by immobilizing the area. It is important to avoid long term use, which can cause weakening of the nearby muscles. Aspiration:Your doctor may discuss using a needle to drain the fluid from the cyst. They may or may not inject steroid into the cyst after the fluid is drained. Cysts that are aspirated tend to frequently come back. Operative treatment:
Surgery is typically reserved for patients who have symptoms related to the cyst. Your surgeon will remove the cyst and the stalk that connects to the joint or tendon. If there is underlying arthritis, this may need to be addressed as well. It is important to note that the cyst can recur, even after surgery.
The decision between operative and non-operative treatment is entirely up to the patient and the surgeon. Please feel free to ask questions.


Do you burn calories go karting?
Do you burn calories go karting?Health benefits of go-karting include strength building, improved reflexes and reaction time, and even burning calories. Yes, ac...
Do you burn calories go karting?
Health benefits of go-karting include strength building, improved reflexes and reaction time, and even burning calories. Yes, according to a study by karting magazine VROOM, just 30 minutes of go-karting burns 358 calories for the average driver.
How fast do professional Go Karts Go?
The speed of go karts can vary considerably, depending on the kart itself. Many go karts you can buy for kids are limited to 9mph or so. Whereas professional superkarts can approach top speeds of over 150mph!
Is it better to be heavier or lighter go karting?
Weight makes a difference in a kart. Although most of your speed will come from driving talent, heavier drivers are generally at a disadvantage as the engine is having to work harder to pull the combined weight of you and your kart out of the corners.
Can you skate pregnant?
It isn't safe to go ice skating or roller blading while you're pregnant. Ice skating, in-line skating, horseback riding, gymnastics, downhill skiing, soccer, football, and similar sports can increase your chance of falling and/or hitting your abdomen, potentially hurting you and your baby.
Can you AXE throw while pregnant?
It's your call. We don't prohibit throwing by pregnant women as it's a personal choice based on your physical condition – if you are uncertain please discuss and take the advice of your health care provider.
Can you ski pregnant?
In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) includes skiing as one of the exercises you should avoid, along with surfing and horseback riding, because it “put[s] you at an increased risk of injury” due to the likelihood of falls.
Is sperm good for baby during pregnancy?
Is sperm safe for a pregnant woman? Sperm is typically considered safe for pregnant women and babies.
What is overdoing it when pregnant?
A healthy workout will leave you feeling a little tired at first, but energized and refreshed overall. If you feel completely drained or increasingly fatigued long after a workout, you're probably overdoing it.
Can pushing on belly hurt baby?
Thankfully, there's no need to worry every time you bump your tummy; even a front-forward fall or a kick from your toddler is unlikely to hurt your baby-to-be.
Is Go Karting painful?
While karting rarely results in blood or tears – if you follow the rules and safety protocols, it does often result in pain. And in that, the feeling that you've left your full ability to move without discomfort on the track.Family Fun Park


What to Know Before Getting a Dental Crown
We get it. No one looks forward to their dental appointment. However, if you’re living with decayed or damaged teeth, and the pain that often comes with them, crowns can be lifesaving.
Dr. Valerie M. Preston and our team at VP Dental are dedicated to providing you with effective and comprehensive dental care. We created this helpful guide to educate you on dental crowns and ensure you know what to expect before and after the procedure.
When you need a crown
You’ve probably heard of crowns before, but you might not be certain of what they are. A crown is a hollow covering that’s designed to mimic the appearance and texture of your natural teeth. It fits over your teeth, keeping them protected and maintaining an optimal aesthetic appearance.
Crowns come in a couple of different materials, with the two most popular being ceramic or porcelain. When we put in a crown, we cement it over your existing tooth to ensure it remains strong and lasting.
The benefits of crowns
There are a few reasons why you may need a crown. If your tooth is cracked, damaged, or weak, a crown can protect the sensitive nerves that lie in the center of your teeth. Crowns are also great for cavities or to repair a tooth that has undergone a root canal.
Crowns are one of the more affordable options when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. They’re also a great permanent option. The average lifespan for crowns is 15 years, and if you take care of them properly, they can last even longer.
Taking care of your crowns
Even though a crown may protect your teeth, you still have to take care of them, to keep them from decaying. So be sure to brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day. Be sure to keep your regular dental appointments as well, approximately every six months.
You’ll also want to avoid excessive clenching and grinding, as doing so can cause chips or cracks to your crowns. Talk to us if you think you may be grinding your teeth at night. Additionally, avoid chewing on ice, hard candy, or other hard foods, as these can also crack or chip your crowns.
What to expect during your crown appointment
Before fitting your crowns, we do a thorough initial dental examination. We also take X-rays to catch any cavities and additional problems. We then numb the area where we’ll attach the crown, and reshape your tooth along the tops and sides so that we can properly fit the crown over it.
In cases where your teeth are severely damaged, we may need to fill in your tooth with bonding to ensure it can handle a crown.
We then take a scan of your teeth to get measurements and dimensions. These scans are sent to a lab that creates your customized crown. We may give you a temporary crown if your teeth are damaged enough.
It’s during your next appointment, once your crowns have arrived from the lab, that we cement your permanent crowns, ensuring they look and feel natural.
You don’t have to live with the pain and discomfort of damaged teeth. To learn more about crowns and discover if they’re the right option for you, visit our website to make an appointment today.


The steps outlined in this document are meant to provide guidance toward implementation of Senate Bill No. 743 (SB 743), which eliminates the use of Level of Service (LOS) as the basis for identifying significant transportation impacts in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis.
To comply with SB 743, lead agencies will need to make a series of decisions about how to change current transportation impact analysis procedures for development projects when conducting project-level CEQA analysis and shift to using vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This document provides guidance.
Please note: Each lead agency should consult with CEQA experts and legal counsel regarding their own CEQA practices and updates to local policies. This document provides guidance but is not a legal document or legal interpretation of the law.


Comparative genomics joins biologists and mathematicians in an exciting quest to unravel complex biological pathways and evolutionary relationships.
Davidson’s neuroscience program emphasizes a broad-based, hands-on curriculum including courses in neuroscience, biology, and the physical sciences.
As science explores and manipulates the fundamental properties of life, it is crucial to consider the long-term ramifications and ethical implications of that work.
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The Catalog of Digital Solutions is an interactive online resource that supports strategic decision making for a wide range of stakeholders by making data on digital technologies accessible and reusable. It is a collaborative platform that aids users in the discovery and evaluation of digital technologies. Additionally, it tracks where these tools have been implemented and provides guidance for specific use cases.
Whether you are a project leader trying to determine if you should leverage an existing software platform or develop something new, a donor organization trying to coordinate investments across different sectors, or a government minister trying to understand what tools and platforms have been deployed in a specific country context, the catalog can help provide necessary information to support decisions around technology initiatives.


According to Mollie Thompson of Duke University Law and a district attorney for undocumented immigrants in the US, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained an estimated 40,500 immigrant children at the Mexican American border (Thompson 233). This influx of migrant families is due to increased rates of crime, gang activity, and poverty that occurs in Latin American countries. Thompson idealizes that America has only temporarily fixed this crisis with the introduction of border detention camps and minor policies regulating immigrants who come into the country illegally (Thompson 233). The significance of these immigrants is shared with children who are taken into custody by the government. In possession of the government, minors are taken into detainment where they may not receive proper care for childhood development, as described by Janet Welsh, an adolescent evolution researcher at the University of Cambridge. As such, the issue’s circumstances are directed to a question of whether the United States government can solidify legal rights and better the living conditions of Mexican children. The ongoing crisis proposes the major political concerns surrounding immigrant children including the separation of minors from legal guardians and forced residency into disoriented detention centers.
Family Separations
Immigrant children who cross over the border with their legal guardians are often subjected to separation upon arrival. The issue concerning this separation is that children may experience a loss of legal rights and individualized care from their usual caregivers. Judge Jennifer Blasco, a judge for the United States District of California and advocate for immigrant rights, describes that in the past, this tactic has been used with Native American families. The United states’ goal was to assimilate them into American society (Blasco 8). Native American children were removed from their homes and schools on official reservations, which made them “wards of the government” rather than extensions of their parents (Thompson 219). This use of separation has translated to current society where Mexican children are left unattended for periods their guardians have an official residency. Julia Ainsley and Jacob Soboroff, of Northwestern University and frequent columnists for NBC News, explain the phenomenon of 26,000 children being separated from their parents in order to stop the influx of Mexican immigrants. During this period the DHS, formally known as the Department of Homeland Security, makes efforts to reconnect children with their parents through data tracking systems (Ainsley, Soboroff 1). The DHS tracking systems have not been used successfully as they require an extensive process that government officials have not perfected yet. Ainsley and Soboroff argue that this contributes to the ongoing crisis of separated families by giving an expose on children who were left unattended by ICE agents. An experience is described where 37 migrant children were left in a vehicle for over 24 hours, due to the DHS tracking system failing to process the information and whereabouts of their parents (Ainsley, Soboroff 2). This can be identified as a form of mistreatment due to the lack of care administrated to the immigrant children. It can be inferred that this would not have occurred if they were with their respective parents. According to Carmen Monico and Jovani Mendez-Sanivol, of Elon University Department of Child and Women studies, the reunification process essentially violates the rights of immigrant children, as stated in DHS policy. Reunification is intended to reunite children to their parents with the help of data tracking systems that have guardian’s names, phone numbers, and residence in the United states (Mendez-Savinol, Monico 45). While this process is currently being vetted, undocumented separations continue and leave the immigrant children without their biological parents during their detainment in America. This is detrimental to childhood development as a chasm is created without the presence of a parental figure. Monico and Mendez-Savinol recognize this in their research and coin the term “De facto Adoption”, meaning that the state becomes the legal guardian of immigrant children, which limits their rights as aliens. To prevent a further injustice, children must be returned to their parents to reinstate familial relationships and legal responsibilities.
Border Detention Camps
Children in border detention camps often have traumatizing experiences due to the poor conditions that the government ignores. Immigration detention is “the practice of incarcerating immigrants while they await a determination of their immigration status or deportation”, as defined by Erika Voreh, of Emory Law International Review. While these facilities have been utilized to keep adults in holding, they may not cater to the proper development for young children. Children in these detention camps have been exposed to unsanitary sleeping quarters, lack of educational opportunities, innutritious diets, etc. (Vorhe 23). Immigrant minors who reside in these camps are essentially viewed as criminals by the government, which warrants the inhumane treatment. According to the active Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States, Elijah E. Cummings, border detention officers were not fluent in the languages that children spoke nor had the skills to administer care. Immigrants were given spoiled food and when ill, did not have access to medical professionals, (Cummings et al 45). Details of the circumstances in the camps, arise issues with the wellbeing of children. The camps lack basic necessities, which is meant to be offered to minors by the US. Without the proper foundation for development, children may not achieve citizenship. However, the DHS releases that the overcrowding of immigrants is causing these poor conditions. Until the rates of immigration decrease, the government chooses not to aid these children and leaves them virtually uncared for. This theory is described by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a homeland security correspondent at the New York Times who primarily reports stories about HEY. These facilities created by the government were set in place to stabilize families before deporting them back to Latin American countries. As more children came over, the crisis became more severe and led to the poorly maintained camps. A study conducted by the Pew research organization, conduces that there are currently 200 border detention centers within US that house minors. Of these 200-detention centers, 43% have not been approved by government administrations. This statistic alludes to a disregarding of Mexican children, to the extent where they may not be living in a sustainable environment. With these poor living conditions in place, the welfare of immigrant minors could be compromised.
Conclusion
Although the government has made efforts to stop the influx of illegal immigrants, it has indirectly created negative consequences for Latin American children. To begin to reverse these consequences, the government must implement programs that will effectively reunify children with their parents. By working to eliminate separation, immigrant families will be united for the ultimate purpose of achieving citizenship. According to a study published in American Sociation of Pediatrics, which is a collaborative medical journal, a solution should be proposed where children are temporarily placed in foster or pre-adoptive homes while parents go through the process of receiving a visa (Linton, Griffin et al 29). While there is still some form of separation, parents are permitted to see children and monitor their wellbeing. This eliminates the need for border detention centers that often have low quality resources for childhood development. Therefore, the United States government has a responsibility to improve the wellbeing of immigrant children as they prepare to become citizens of the land of the free.
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With consumer expectations for brand engagement at an all-time high, retailers are increasingly turning toward retail media networks to interact with their audiences. However, many advertisers, such as brands and suppliers, lack sufficient first-party data connections to deeply understand customers and meet their needs.
Developing a strong identity strategy is an essential first step for retailers to gain control over those customer needs, and can be the most powerful differentiator between their organization and another.
If you’re a retailer searching for solutions on how to build and maintain customer identity, and develop a greater competitive advantage over your competitors, read our byline in
Retail Dive for the three fundamental components you’ll need to get started.


After an exciting and exhausting search process, you’ve finally found a business that checks all your boxes and you’re excited to move forward to the next steps: Signing an LOI and conducting due diligence. Well, now’s the time to do a mini hoorah to celebrate this milestone and hunker down for the rest of the process.
If you choose to go the route that most do and hire a professional due diligence firm to ensure everything checks out, one of the most popular services you’ll encounter is a Quality of Earnings Report or QoE. Now, QoEs provide an incredibly thorough and comprehensive assessment of the business’ financials to ensure no stone is left unturned but the reality is that they can be on the expensive side and aren’t necessary for every single business.
So, we sat down with Fahaad — a highly experienced M&A CPA and Director of Financial Due Diligence here at Rapid Diligence — to break down exactly what’s included in a typical Quality of Earnings, the nuances, and whether you should consider one for your prospective acquisition.
Term Definition Seller This refers to the party responsible for the sale of the Company, regardless of whether that is an individual or entity. Buyer This refers to the party that has expressed an interest in purchasing the Company, which may be an individual or entity. Company or target Company or Business The entity for sale by the Seller, which the Buyer has expressed an interest in, typically through a Letter of Intent (LOI). EBITDA Refers to the earnings of a Company before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization. Most commonly used to determine profitability and valuation during the sale of a Company. What exactly is a Quality of Earnings report?
So, let’s start with the basics. The central concept of a QoE is to eliminate non-recurring and non-operational revenue and expense items, as well as extraordinary events, that are not part of the normal operations. By “adjusting” reported EBITDA, a Buyer can see a normalized snapshot of a target Company’s historical performance and cash flow. Since a Business valuation is often determined based on a multiple of EBITDA, potential Buyers are typically concerned with understanding a Company’s normalized historical and run-rate EBITDA, which is EBITDA based on current financial information as a predictor of future performance.
A good QoE does not
hide these adjustments from the P&L but instead removes them from the P&L and justifies their exclusion. The adjusted EBITDA figure gives the Buyer a better idea of what the typical margins of the Business look like without one-off items.
Ultimately, EBITDA is not the end-all, be-all transaction metric that some believe it to be, but it is still incredibly important. Aside from the previously mentioned adjusted EBITDA, the QoE provides a more far-reaching, comprehensive glimpse into the Business’s liquidity, operations, risks, and opportunities than basic financial statements.
A clear and clean QoE report drives:
Streamlined transaction Greater transparency and insights A clearer picture of operations Do I need a Quality of Earnings Report for my prospective business?
Performing a Quality of Earnings analysis during the diligence process is not required but is often a critical component necessary for a successful transaction. Ultimately, it gives the Buyer confidence in the target Company’s financial standing both historically and post-acquisition.
The reason to get a QoE report is to verify that your investment thesis is based on certainty and be confident that you are making the right decision. The more informed a Buyer is during the process, the better. A close examination of a Business’s records can instill confidence in the quality of the target Company’s financial information, as well as its historical earnings performance. These two factors can significantly affect valuation and forward-looking analyses.
What is the scope of a Quality of Earnings?
A Quality of Earnings analysis is performed to assess and understand a Company’s historical financial performance and trends, working capital considerations, and key policies and accounting processes. This analysis often includes the one or two most recent fiscal years and the last 12-month interim period, often referred to as LTM or TTM.
Although the income statement is the principal focus of the analysis, a QoE also provides insight into other financial statements and facets of operations as well. This includes a closer look at the condition and value of different assets on your balance sheet, key customers, products, working capital requirements of the business and anything else pertinent to the Buyer. It also includes ratio analysis to identify any red flags within the operations of the Business.
Are there different types of QoE reports?
At Rapid Diligence, we offer three types of QoE reports that fit the needs and budgets of our clients:
Buy-side QoE:This is what is referred to as a typical QoE analysis. It is due diligence performed on behalf of a Buyer who is interested in acquiring a target Company from a Seller. Sell-side QoE:This is less commonly performed for every acquisition or investment and is completed on behalf of the Seller. If a Seller decides to engage in a sell-side due diligence procedure, it will occur prior to buy-side diligence. For the most part, this encompasses similar procedures and analysis as buy-side diligence, however, it can differ due to overall bias between a Buyer’s or Seller’s perception of how certain adjustments and historical trends should be interpreted to best present the Company’s financial value. Here are a few reasons to perform a sell-side Quality of Earnings analysis: Prepare its management for questions, financial information requested, and the overall process that inevitably will be required from a prospective Buyer Enhance the credibility of the Seller’s proposed valuation of the company Expedite the overall transaction process QoE “Lite”:As the name suggests, this is a “lite” version of our full-fledged Quality of Earnings. This encompasses only a Proof of Cash exercise that traces the Business’ cash flow to bank statements to provide limited comfort on the results reflected in the P&L. This could be beneficial if you have a tighter budget and do not want to perform full-scale financial due diligence but still want peace of mind that the P&L accurately represents the true financial condition of the business from a cash flow perspective.
Besides that, we also provide what we refer to as our comprehensive Live Verification Report here at Rapid Diligence. The Live Verification Report provides insight and commentary into both the operational and financial standing of the company but does not go into the same level of detail into the financials that a QoE report does. This is typically recommended for Buyers who want a slightly higher-level analysis of both the operational and financial aspects of the business and is typically suited for businesses with less complex financials.
What does a QoE Report not include?
Generally, a QoE report does not forecast earnings or do Free Cash Flow (FCF) modeling for valuation purposes. Many Buyers default to EBITDA as a proxy for FCF. A QoE report provides you with easy-to-understand EBITDA numbers. However, unless the target Company does not pay any taxes, has no working capital needs, and does not require any investment in long-term assets, EBITDA may not be the best indicator of free cash flow. In that case, perhaps a free cash flow model would be more appropriate. We can discuss more with you if you require the additional service of a FCF model.
If I get a QoE Report for my prospective business, do I still need to do any other due diligence?
While a Quality of Earnings provides a very comprehensive insight into the target Company’s financials, there is always more to a business than just its financials. Thus, alongside a QoE report, you may need to perform operational due diligence, technical due diligence, and legal diligence.
Don’t let that overwhelm you, though! At Rapid Diligence, we can help you with operational, technical, and financial due diligence — and we can recommend trusted providers for legal due diligence — so you’re in good hands!


Abstract
The aim of this work is the evaluation of two state-estimators in a glucose estimation in a diabetes control setting. Technological solutions leading to the design of an artificial pancreas heavily rely on the availability of glucose subcutaneously. Practical solutions for these measurements often suffer from significant time-delays and direct measurements of the required states is often impossible. This complicates the prediction of the required insulin dose, leading to fixed glucose intake patterns for the patient, i.e., a fixed diet at predefined times during the day. This paper describes a state-estimation approach to deal with the large time-delays, which enables relaxations of the restrictions on the patients glucose intake. Based on two models, widely used within the medical society, multiple Kalman-based filtering techniques are compared
Original language English Title of host publication Proceedings of the American Control Conference (ACC), 1-3 July 2015, Chicago, Illinois Place of Publication Piscataway Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pages 5122-5127 ISBN (Print) 978-1-4799-8685-9 DOIs Publication status Published - 2015


Title Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Corey S. Stocco
First Committee Member
Stephanie Hood
Second Committee Member
Matthew P. Normand
Abstract
Deficits in conversation skills can be one barrier to developing and maintaining relationships for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with ASD may deter conversation partners if they do not stay on topic or if they dwell on topics. Several interventions have been identified in targeting the reduction of problematic (off-topic or perseverative) speech, and withheld attention for its occurrence. In addition to leveraging attention as a reinforcer, one study provided signaled access to preferred topics contingent on talking about non-perseverative or therapist-selected topics. Despite showing clear improvements in on-topic speech and stimulus control of preferred topics, little is known about the additive effects of including contingent access to preferred topics. A free operant assessment was used to evaluate participant preference for including access to preferred topics. The results indicated that participants preferred the proposed intervention with access to a leisure item.
Pages
74
Recommended Citation
Saavedra, Ingrid Marcela. (2019).
Free Operant Comparison of Interventions for Problematic Speech Using Reinforcement With and Without Preferred Topics. University of the Pacific, Thesis. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/3608


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This issue of TSQ explores trans both in relation to and as a form of creative practice—a project that repeatedly brought the editorial team face-to-face with some fundamental questions. What does trans look like? Must it be apparent or easily legible? Through which strategies might we articulate the signiﬁcance of the many ways culture makers explore and express issues of form, content, medium, technique, duration, reception, authenticity, and originality in relation to trans aesthetics or sensibilities? How should we approach the vexed politics of trans representation, with all the issues they raise about accuracy, inclusion, and accountability? How long a history can we imagine for what this issue of TSQ is calling “trans cultural production”? Gender expresses culture, and cul-ture transforms the material world, including the materiality of our bodies; atwhat point, then, does it become analytically necessary to distinguish a particularly“transgender” creativity from a more pervasive drive to create cultural forms, including embodied selves? Who knows? We can’t say, after all, what dreams animated the artists who outlined their hands on cave walls by blowing pigmentthrough hollow reeds.
By David J. Getsy, 2014


War in Ukraine widens global divide in public attitudes to US, China and Russia – research shows Executive Summary In this report, we examine how worldwide attitudes towards the major international powers – China, Russia, and the United States – are shifting in the wake of the Ukraine war, China’s rising assertiveness, and recent challenges to American democracy. We do so by harmonising and merging data from 30 global survey projects that collectively span 137 countries which represent 97% of world population. This includes 75 countries surveyed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, giving us updated insights into the current views of 83% of all people across the globe. As a result, our analysis covers not only high-income democracies but also a comprehensive coverage of emerging economies and the Global South – revealing a marked divergence between the two. On the one hand, western democracies stand more firmly than ever behind the United States. Not only that, but the war in Ukraine has galvanised democratic societies worldwide – as the peoples of upper-income democracies in South America, the Asia-Pacific, and Eastern Europe have also moved to a more pro-American stance. However, across a vast span of countries stretching from continental Eurasia to the north and west of Africa, we find the opposite – societies that have moved closer to China and Russia over the course of the last decade. As a result, China and Russia are now narrowly ahead of the United States in their popularity among developing countries. While the war in Ukraine has accentuated this divide, it has been a decade in the making. As a result, the world is torn between two opposing clusters: a maritime alliance of democracies, led by the United States; and a Eurasian bloc of illiberal or autocratic states, centred upon Russia and China. We suggest that this new cleavage cannot be reduced to simple economic interests or geopolitical convenience. Rather, it follows a clear political and ideological divide. Across the world, the strongest predictors of how societies align respective to China or the United States are their fundamental values and institutions – including beliefs in freedom of expression, personal choice, and the extent to which democratic institutions are practised and perceived to be legitimate.


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The traditional Xhosa performance by a school girl choir caused an uproar in South Africa.
This year, the dance competition held at the Walter Sisulu University's Zamukulungisa Campus played the stage for a controversial performance which revived the rift between traditionalists and those worried about the sexual objectification of young girls.
In the town of Mthatha—the heart of Xhosa culture, the intentions of a school girl choir to honor their culture ended up causing an uproar. The competition's theme was "isiko inkciyo," referring to the Xhosa traditional practice of young girls keeping their virginity until marriage. In their routine, the choir dropped their
umbhacos, traditional Xhosa skirts, and continued their singing and choreographed performance in inkciyos, small loin cloths.
The performance only raised tension between traditionalists' cultural values, and those with view more in line with contemporary ideas of sexuality. On one hand, this school choir master,
Asive Yibana's view of their controversial performance was that it was an homage to, and incorporation of the rituals and values of Xhosa tradition. On the other, South African heads of education believe the performance was "undignified" and "objectifying."
As reported by BBC, Yibana defended the performance in a statement saying, "We are proud of our Xhosa tradition. We are proud of inkciyo. We are proud of Xhosa women and girls."
Inkciyo is part of the Xhosa ritual where female community elders perform routine hymen inspections on girls. In a time where the Inkciyo Movement has been revived in South Africa, aimed to "restore the decaying moral fibre within the youth," neither side can agree on where the line is drawn between objectification and honoring tradition.
As reported by TimesLive, in her statement, South Africa's minister of education, Angie Motshekga said, "There is absolutely nothing wrong with being proud of your culture and heritage‚ but there was absolutely no need for these children to perform completely naked. That indignity goes against the values of our cultures."
The trouble is that to Yibana, their actions matched the values of the culture. Events similar to what happened at the choir competition continue to challenge the morality of old traditions, and question the perception from which African traditions were born.
In reports from 2016, South Africa averaged a reporting of 109.1 sexual assaults each day. Have some traditions, like Inkciyo, contributed to today's prevalent predation of young African women? Is it justifiable that some traditions thought by its supporters to protect young girls, and ensure their purification, also impose on the rights and sexual freedoms of women at the same time?


During Pastoral Period this week, our Year 10 students participated in an activity called 'Relationship Tree'. The exercise drew a comparison between healthy trees and healthy relationships.
The core values of relationships were compared to the tree's roots, holding things firm in poor weather. The cohort also examined challenges to relationships, which they compared to bugs and pests. They then considered the kind acts that friends can do for one another and compared them to the leaves of the tree.
The Year 10s engaged in discussion with enthusiasm and contributed ideas openly and honestly. The end product was both thought-provoking and beautiful.


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With the highly transmissible Omicron variant now dominant in the United States and COVID-19 cases rising locally, health officials are encouraging everyone to remain vigilant, get vaccinated and receive their booster dose as soon as possible.
The Omicron variant makes up more than 73% of new COVID-19 infections in the U.S., according to recent data from the CDC. Frederick County saw its COVID cases double last week, a sign that local increases in cases are beginning to mirror the steep increases in COVID both nationally and internationally related to the spread of Omicron.
“We will very likely see a surge in COVID-19 infections due to the omicron variant over the next couple of weeks,” said Population Health and Community Health Officer Jeff Feit, MD. “Remaining vigilant and getting vaccinated are crucial to slowing the spread of Omicron and reducing hospitalizations and death. We now know that while the initial vaccines provide some protection, people who have received a booster have far better protection from Omicron. The upcoming holidays will pose many challenges. Masking, keeping socially distant, and washing your hands remain key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and are particularly important during this surge.”
Health officials are highly advising unvaccinated individuals get vaccinated to help prevent illness. While it appears the Omicron variant may be less aggressive than other variants, it can still cause severe illness and death, especially among the unvaccinated population. Unvaccinated individuals are more likely to be hospitalized than those who are vaccinated, which can strain healthcare systems already dealing with COVID and preclude immediate care for patients with other ailments.
Health officials are also encouraging a booster shot for individuals who have undergone a 2-dose vaccine regimen (Pfizer or Moderna) or a 1-dose Johnson & Johnson regimen. A booster shot reduces the chance that vaccinated individuals will experience breakthrough infections, hospitalization and death.
Additional ways to slow the spread of COVID-19 over the holidays include:
Avoiding large family gatherings if possible Avoiding shopping in crowded places like malls Washing your hands often and wearing a mask Getting tested if you believe you have symptoms. Home tests are widely available and reliable for people who have symptoms. Isolating at home if you have tested positive for COVID or are experiencing symptoms
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摘要：Patency of the ductus arteriosus (DA) is crucial for both fetal circulation and patients with DA-dependent congenital heart diseases (CHD). The Na(+)/Ca(2+) exchanger 1 (NCX1) protein has been shown to play a key role in the regulation of vascular tone and is elevated in DA-dependent CHD. This current study was conducted to investigate the mechanisms underpinning the role of NCX1 in DA patency. Our data showed NCX1 expression was up-regulated in the DA of fetal mice. Up-regulation of NCX1 expression resulted in a concomitant decrease in cytosolic Ca(2+) levels in human DA smooth muscle cells (DASMCs) and an inhibition of the proliferation and migration capacities of human DASMCs. Furthermore, treatment of DASMCs with KB-R7943, which can reduce Ca(2+) influx, resulted in the inhibition of both cell proliferation and migration. These findings indicate that NCX1 may play a role in maintaining patent DA not only by preventing DA functional closure through reducing cytosolic Ca(2+) level in DASMC but also by delaying the anatomical closure process. The latter delay is facilitated by the down-regulation of human DASMC proliferation and migration. It is also likely that a reduction in cytosolic Ca(2+) levels inhibits the proliferation and migration capacities of human DASMCs in vitro.


ACI Report: COVID-19 Pandemic Will Cost Airports Billionseditor@aashto.org January 22, 2021 0 COMMENTS
New report by the Airports Council International–North America trade association indicates U.S. airports will lose at least $17 billion between April 2021 and March 2022 due of the prolonged decline in commercial aviation traffic resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Above photo by the Seattle-Tacoma Airport.]
Those losses are in addition to the $23 billion U.S. airports are expected to lose between March 2020 and March 2021.
“The ongoing global pandemic continues to severely impact the finances of U.S. airports,” explained Kevin Burke, ACI’s president and CEO, in a statement. “After a very difficult 2020, our airports still face significant revenue losses for the foreseeable future due to the steep, prolonged downturn in passenger traffic.”
Burke added that those “mounting losses,” coupled with increased operational costs, would impede airports from investing in much-needed infrastructure projects at a time when they continue to foot the bill for extensive facility upgrades and enhanced health and safety practices to limit the spread of COVID.
“Airports greatly appreciate the federal aid they have received so far, which has saved thousands of jobs,” he said. “[But this] economic report shows they will need additional federal assistance to get through this crisis.”
ACI’s report noted that, in 2020, airline passenger traffic dropped approximately 65 percent from pre-pandemic projections and that current estimates predict passenger traffic in 2021 will be roughly 40 percent lower than pre-pandemic projections. In total, U.S. airports will see more than a billion fewer passengers in the two-year 2020-2021 period because of the pandemic, the report noted.
Additionally, the report noted that the debt burden of U.S. airports has been steadily increasing for 20 years – reaching close to $107 billion at the end of fiscal year 2019. U.S. airports are on the hook to pay approximately $16 billion to service that debt for FY 2020 and 2021, regardless of traffic volume or revenue – creating cash flow concerns that could significantly constrain their ability to fund capacity improvements to plan for long-term future growth, ACI noted.
This comes at a time when research by state departments of transportation indicate that airports serve as critical “economic engines” for regions across the country.
The Aeronautics Bureau within the Alabama Department of Transportation plans to release a full report on February 15 how the state’s 80 public airports generate over $4.9 billion in state economic activity each year, support 44,399 jobs and $1.9 billion in payroll. Additionally, they generate almost $268 million in tax revenues to support local communities.
Another recent report –
North Carolina: The State of Aviation – noted that North Carolina’s 72 publicly owned airports contribute $61 billion to the state’s economy each year and support 373,000 jobs.
That report – released by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation – also found that, based on 2019 data, that airports and aviation-related jobs provide $15 billion in personal income and contribute $2.5 billion in state and local tax revenues every year.
Meanwhile, Washington State’s Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission released its Phase I report that includes several recommendations, including a preliminary list of six airport sites with potential for expansion.
That report – requested by the Washington State Legislature in Substitute Senate Bill 5370 – also includes a proposal to build a new airport to meet the state’s aviation capacity needs, according to a statement by the Washington State Department of Transportation.


A drone that leverages a widespread security flaw to detect Wi-Fi networks from inside buildings has been developed by the University of Waterloo (UOW) in Canada, raising fears about similar devices being used to conduct criminal activity.
In a press release, the university reported (opens in new tab) on developments first published in a paper (opens in new tab) by Dr. Ali Abedi, adjunct professor of computer science at UOW, and Deepak Vasisht, Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, titled “Non-cooperative wi-fi localization & its privacy implications”.
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Emerging technologies and potential applications of algae in dentistry – A critical review
Algae are effective predecessors of nutrient foods and preventive drugs, gaining global attraction in recent years. It exhibits potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-glycemic, and cholesterol-lowering properties due to their richness in highly valuable secondary metabolites. Nevertheless, algae produce valuable bioproducts, its application in dentistry is in its primitive stage. This review focuses on the emergence and emerging role of micro/macroalgae as a natural source of therapeutic, preventive, and biocompatible agents in dentistry. Several studies unveiled that Cyanobacteria, Spirulina, and Chlorella species offer high oral antibacterial and antifungal properties compared to gold standard agents. The characteristic of algae to scavenge superoxide and hydroxyl free radicals, fabricate them as an anti-oxidative and anti-cancer agent. Either alone or by synergism with pinnacle therapies they are found to produce promising curative actions against periodontitis by embattling proinflammatory cytokines. Technologies extend the functions of microalgae as a detoxifying agent, potent drug delivery system, and adjunct regenerative material in chronic periodontitis. Its application as thickening, binding, anticariogenic agent in toothpaste, antibacterial agent in mouthwash, and biocompatible agent in dental impression materials remains very primitive. Low-cost and eco-friendly technologies are needed for the production of oral hygiene products using algal biomass.
Publication date: 10/12/2022
Author: Arthi Balasubramaniam, Meignana Arumugham I, Senthil Nathan P, MP Santhosh Kumar, K. Murugesan, Selvakumar Dharmaraj, Lakshmi Thangavelu, Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Ramya Ramadoss, Veeramuthu Ashokkumar
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY


Abstract
Objective: The authors determine whether Massachusetts General Hospital's residency graduates believed their training reflected their current practice activities. Method: The authors surveyed 134 graduates from MGH and MGH-McLean residency classes from 1983 to 2003. Subjects ranked their satisfaction with different components of training on a scale of 1 to 6 and listed areas they wanted emphasized during residency. Results: Sixty-six subjects (49%) returned surveys. Twenty respondents graduated in the 1980s (Cohort 1), 27 in the 1990s (Cohort 2), and 16 in the 2000s (Cohort 3). The most common activities included psychopharmacology, teaching, supervision, research, administration, psychodynamic therapy, and supportive therapy. Least common activities included geriatrics, addiction, and psychoanalysis. Satisfaction with training was high, as was relevance of training. Conclusions: Our graduates from 1983 to 2003 considered residency good preparation for the world of practice and reported that psychopharmacology should be emphasized during training. Respondents expressed a strong desire for continued training in psychodynamic therapy, despite growing emphasis on short-term therapies and biological treatments.
ASJC Scopus subject areas Education Psychiatry and Mental health


Lithium-ion batteries are being widely used in military applications for over a decade. These man portable applications include tactical radios, thermal imagers, ECM, ESM, and portable computing. In the next five years, the usage of lithium batteries will further expand to heavy-duty platforms, such as military vehicles, boats, shelter applications, aircraft and missiles.
The new generation of lightweight Li-Ion batteries is much more powerful than traditional lead-acid batteries offering unparalleled advantages to advanced armed forces.


This week, Fraud of the Day is featuring a series of blogs centered around International Fraud Awareness Week, and the tools and solutions LexisNexis® Risk Solutions have to help you address your fraud and identity challenges.
Every November during Fraud Week, hundreds of organizations around the world pledge to increase fraud awareness in their workplaces and communities. The week was established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in 2000 as a dedicated time to encourage business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education. This is more important now than ever before.
Today’s fraudsters aren’t working alone. They have technology. Considering how we have put our “life” online, our digital identity is more important than ever. The acceleration of digital transformation resulted in a surge of online transactions, greater adoption of digital payments, and increased fraud. As more daily activities shift online, fraud is also on the rise.
Fraudsters go where the money is — now their attention has increasingly shifted to funds being allocated by the government.
The amount of money currently collected, held, and redistributed at the federal, state, and local levels is unprecedented. Trillions of dollars are quickly and electronically distributed to help people in need. While this is entirely appropriate for those who qualify for assistance; it can unfortunately open the door to those with criminal intent.
Additionally, legacy systems challenge agencies seeking to securely digitalize operations without incurring significant risk. This creates an environment ripe for fraud, waste, and abuse.
Where are fraudsters focusing their attention in 2022?
Find out the answer in our Top Fraud Trends infographic .


When it comes to expenses it sometimes comes down to paying the rent/mortgage or the cell phone bill. For one in seven Oklahomans that live under the poverty level, the latter is more critical. Thus, individuals and families lose access to important calls and applications.
Fortunately, there’s a way for these people to receive steady service. It’s through the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program.
What Is It?
EBB, also known as the lifeline phone program Oklahoma, provides broadband support services for certain devices. It was enacted by the U.S. government to help low-income households remain connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Established at the end of 2020, the EBB program has continued through 2021 and the Delta Variant.
What It Contains
Normally, the EBB offers free text and calls for a limited amount of time — around six months. Some versions also contain 100% unlimited internal data usage. Additionally, the EBB could cover data for hotspots. This allows the use of laptops and other portable devices when a Wifi connection isn’t available.
How To Qualify
The first thing to do is search for service providers offering the lifeline phone program Oklahoma. Many no-contract companies have paired with the government to distribute EBB benefits. However, it’s best to check ahead of time.
You have to meet certain eligibility requirements to qualify for the program. For instance, you experienced a significant reduction in income since the end of February 2020. You also qualify if your children are on a reduced or free lunch program or you receive benefits from SNAP.
Acceptance
If you qualify for the Lifeline program, then the benefits are applied one of two ways. If you already have established service it activates once the previous program ends. Conversely, should you not have any wireless, you immediately receive the EBB benefits.


In light of the recent global pandemic, death has become a reality we need to talk more frequently about, act on, and tackle. Typically, no one wants to process death and dying. Nevertheless, it is inevitable, and ignoring it can burden the survivors, leading to a complicated grieving and healing process.
Here is a guide on the features of an after-death plan. It also encompasses the importance, the nitty-gritty documentation, and the execution. Preparing for such events long before they happen can make communication with loved ones a seamless process.
The end-all and be-all benefit
It is essential to curate an end of life plan in consideration of your bereaved loved ones. A detailed plan complete with information, wishes, preferences, and desires can assist your family in the process they need to undertake in your passing. In addition, this plan can significantly reduce the amount of stress and anxiety brought by your death. Instead of them worrying, they will be given a gift of peace.
The essential documentation
An end of life plan should involve four key documents. They contain the details of what you want to transpire in light of your passing. Once you have made arrangements for these essential documents, you will be on the right track to creating a comprehensive plan that will leave you and your family at peace.
The living will.This is a series of decisions you have made about what should happen if you cannot communicate before you die. It includes the type of care you want, treatments, quality of life, health insurance policies, do not resuscitate clause, organ donor decision, and body treatment after death. Health care power of attorney (POA).A POA is a designated person or entity who can decide on the details outlined in your living will. A durable power of attorney.A durable POA is a designated person who makes decisions regarding your estate and finances. The last will and testament.This will dictate what happens to your belongings after death. It will include settlements on estate, dependents, and pets. The after-death checklist Estate plan.Make preparations before meeting with an attorney. Come to terms with decisions on the following aspects such as executor, assets like home, property, or automobile, debts and liabilities, life insurance and social security, and trusts and beneficiaries. Designate a person in charge to execute the outlined decisions you have made. Digital life.These days there will always be a record of you online, especially if you are active in social media. Therefore, designate a person who will act on your behalf when you pass away. Details will include usernames and passwords, social media profiles, and email. The lawyer will pass these over to your executor and carry out your specific instructions concerning the accounts. Funeral arrangements.A seamless funeral service to your liking is a significant relief for your bereaved family. In this way, they can focus on recovery and consoling each other. Collaborate with funeral directors in Leedsif you reside in the area for details related to wishes, ceremony, music, pallbearers, guests, etc.
Ultimately, if you are going through all the motions and efforts in curating an end of life plan, communicate all the details to 2-3 close family members. It will be an effective and efficient plan if all facts and information are not solely for your lawyer’s consumption. It is for the best that a trusted family have insights into your goals and after-death strategies.


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In Florida family court, the judge bases all custody and child support cases on the standard of what is in the child’s best interest.
If you and your ex-spouse can come to an agreement, the process is much easier. However, if the judge must decide, there are several factors they consider.
Factors the judge considers
In accordance with Florida child custody law, some factors the judge will take into account when analyzing a custody case include:
How both parents display their priorities, namely if they show a willingness to put the child’s needs first Whether each parent wants to participate in the child’s education and extracurricular activities Whether either parent displays morally questionable behavior that could affect the child negatively The child’s school records Whether each parent appears to support a relationship between the child and the other parent
The judge may also allow the child to testify about their preferences even though the court does not allow minor children to attend a custody hearing in person. However, they can provide testimony on camera, often in the judge’s office.
Uncontested cases
The best case scenario is that both parents agree on child custody. It will make the court process significantly faster. Typically, the judge will review the written agreement and ratify it without issue unless it somehow violates Florida law.
Should issues arise in the future, either parent can request a modification. Florida family court policy aims to maintain a sense of normalcy for children of divorced parents, meaning the goal is to continue frequent contact with both parents.


This project marks the first-ever application of FlexFactory for cell immunotherapy drugs based on high-affinity and high-specificity T cell receptors (TCR). XPH aims to deliver a breakthrough for cancer treatment with a new-generation TCR T-cell therapy.
FlexFactory for cell therapy was developed to help companies achieve stable, safe and scalable manufacturing of cell therapy products. The platform helps shorten the commercialization cycle through accelerated translation from scientific research to clinical trials to industrial-scale production. GE Healthcare will also provide XPH with training services, process development, flexible cell processing equipment and digital connectivity solutions.
Yonghui Wang, chairman of XPH, said, "As a new breakthrough in cancer treatment, the importance of cell immunotherapy has gained consensus by the global medical industry, offering great hope for humans to combat cancer. As we continue development in precision medicine, we look forward to long-term collaboration with GE Healthcare, using digital and semi-automated technologies as well as comprehensive analytical methods, to help us more efficiently produce treatments for patients.”
With a high concentration of healthcare companies and medical resources, Guangzhou is currently implementing the IAB Plan to advance development in information technology, AI, and biotechnology industries. GE Healthcare and XPH are committed to creating a world-leading cell therapy manufacturing platform in the Guangzhou Development Zone. Thus, this close strategic partnership helps establish a new world-leading bioindustry ecosystem in Guangzhou.
Qing Li, general manager, GE Healthcare Life Sciences, Greater China, said, “FlexFactory will help XPH establish a standardized and large-scale manufacturing process for cell immunotherapy in line with requirements for future commercialization. We look forward to continuing to support the overall development and industrialization of China's cell and gene therapy industry.”
The FlexFactory platform is expected to be operational in March 2019.


Many communities utilize groundwater in crop and farmland irrigation. Municipalities may also use groundwater as potable drinking water or in waste management processes.
Groundwater management and monitoring serve several purposes including:
Manage water quality and identify potable water contaminants Identify groundwater levels and plan accordingly for times where water conservation is necessary such as droughts or emergencies Monitor and take steps to prevent saltwater from entering the groundwater source, typically quantified by the groundwater’s salinity
Seametrics created a wide range of affordable groundwater monitoring sensors and loggers to help communities manage their groundwater supply. You can choose groundwater monitoring equipment that focus on specific data such as the TempHion Water Quality Sensor with Datalogging or the Multi-Parameter tool that allows you to measure pH, salinity, temperature, pressure, water levels, and more. Need help finding the groundwater monitoring sensor and logger you need? Contact a Seametrics distributor or call us at 800-975-8153.
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From the moment we are born, our stories begin. These stories shape how we see ourselves, the world and our place within it. Knowing and embracing healthy stories are crucial to our interconnectedness and understanding each other within the complex society with live in.
Experiencing stories enable us to reflect on our current realities and our potential futures. This project empowers young people to tell their stories as well as hearing, immersing and feeling other people’s experiences. By hearing success stories as well as challenging narratives from their peers, young people participating in this project will be inspired to challenge their current status quo.
The day brought together 80 young people from two schools participating in TruStories.
The scope of this project is to work directly with low attainment students from a defined area who are not currently in higher education or lack aspirations to achieve.
Through artistic intervention, creative expression, dialogue, film and storytelling, TruStories aims to explore, reflect and challenge the beliefs young people have around attainment and aspiration. TruStories is a one-day intensive experience where young people use storytelling techniques to engage with an alternative narrative and explore where they want to be in life and what it means to get there. The day is supported by a 2-hour skills building workshop with students prior to the event to get them ready for the day.
The Experience – Event Day On entering a black box auditorium (with no seating), people will be immediately immersed in a collage of sound, visuals/movie orientated around quotes of achievements, the future and potential sound quotes from community figureheads. This amalgamation of media will challenge the students to start thinking about their futures.


When workers don’t have a voice in company restructuring processes, it often results in increased workloads & pressure on employees’ mental health or even lay-offs.
Workers can change that. By acting together, they can have a strong say & ensure changes deliver for them.
Posted by UNI Europa on Tuesday, November 16, 2021


Computer Science > Computation and Language Title:Exploring Transitivity in Neural NLI Models through VeridicalityDownload PDF Abstract: Despite the recent success of deep neural networks in natural language processing, the extent to which they can demonstrate human-like generalization capacities for natural language understanding remains unclear. We explore this issue in the domain of natural language inference (NLI), focusing on the transitivity of inference relations, a fundamental property for systematically drawing inferences. A model capturing transitivity can compose basic inference patterns and draw new inferences. We introduce an analysis method using synthetic and naturalistic NLI datasets involving clause-embedding verbs to evaluate whether models can perform transitivity inferences composed of veridical inferences and arbitrary inference types. We find that current NLI models do not perform consistently well on transitivity inference tasks, suggesting that they lack the generalization capacity for drawing composite inferences from provided training examples. The data and code for our analysis are publicly available at this https URL. Submission historyFrom: Hitomi Yanaka [view email] [v1]Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:18:35 UTC (499 KB) Bibliographic and Citation Tools Code, Data and Media Associated with this Article Recommenders and Search Tools arXivLabs: experimental projects with community collaborators
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In this report, sclerosing sialadenitis of the sublingual salivary glands is described in a three-yearold, male, mixed breed cat. Sublingual masses were dissected and removed under dissociative anaesthesia. The patient had recovered completely at two months post-surgery. The two soft and pale red masses were 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 cm in size. Histologically, it was observed that the masses were covered with stratified squamous epithelium containing large numbers of salivary glands and ducts in the collagen-rich loose connective tissue. Scattered lymphocyte infiltrations were observed in the connective tissue. Mild to severe lymphocyte infiltration was seen between salivary glands. Some glands exhibited severe fibrosis, epithelial destruction and atrophy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of sclerosing sialadenitis in a cat. Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis (Kuttner's tumour) is a condition that has been defined in humans. Histological findings similar to those of Kuttner's tumour were observed in this case, and dense plasma cell infiltrations suggested immune-mediated plasmacytic disease, which has been reported as a potential aetiology of Kuttner's tumour. Corticosteroid therapy was not attempted, and the patient was treated successfully using surgical excision.


Cluster Cooperation Leads to Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector
Two French clusters –
Inno'Vin Cluster (cluster of the wine industry in New Aquitaine) and the SPN (network of Digital Professionals) – collaborated in 2021 to produce an innovative solution for the agricultural sector.
The clusters were responsible for creating
E-Cab (a simulator for driving agricultural machinery) which received a gold medal for innovation at the SITEVI Innovation Awards. The simulator combines a steering wheel and a gear stick from a grape harvester with IT equipment, a virtual reality headset and sensors.
The software immerses the user in a realistic 3D vineyard and allows them to train in driving. Since its creation, the simulator has been used in classrooms since the beginning of 2020 for those learning to drive in the agricultural sector and aims to expand into other sectors in 2022.
Following the gold medal, E-Cab also won the Filex 2021 Trophy in the “Innovative solutions for the digital transition of agri-forest players” category. This trophy recognizes innovation that stems from the collaboration between companies and clusters.
The consortium behind the creation of this service includes:
Grégoire, a harvesting manufacturer based in Cognac
AgriCapConduite, a school within the CFPPA de la Gironde
Studio Nyx, a digital creator in Angoulême
Shinypix, a consulting company in Cenon
Digital innovation is especially important in 2022 as the European Commission announced the EU Digital Decade in 2021. A key aspect of the initiative is the digital transformation of businesses and ensuring they have the digital skills needed to be successful and sustainable. Clusters are key actors that support the digital transformation of their members. For example, Inno’vin will continue to support its members through the development of innovative and collaborative projects, networking events, workshops, support for digital solutions and sustainability advice.
You can read the full success story here.


“He is building his legacy.” We have often heard that statement referring to a politician seeking to establish his record for posterity. We sometimes hear about one seeking to build a legacy in terms of business. It is frequently uttered, for example, by a frail older man laying his hands upon a chosen child to carry on a heritage of leadership. We have all experienced this in some way, and to some degree, have probably wanted it for ourselves. At its core, without selfish ambition, or any nefarious motives, this is a good thing. However, the psalmist uses this familiar transfer of wealth, prestige, leadership, or a record of accomplishment to contrast with a greater legacy: the legacy of faith. Nothing is more important because nothing is as enduring as leaving a legacy of faith. Faith in Jesus Christ transcends the finite heritage of power or prestige. When the presidential libraries, multigenerational and well-earned successful businesses are all gone, the legacy of faith will remain.
When I was pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, one of our older members passed away. She had been known as “a mountain woman.” Long widowed from a faithful husband who worked with his hands in a local factory, this woman was known for teaching Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and cultivating an incomparably fruitful garden. She lived to a ripe old age. At her funeral, the children, who all lived in neighboring states, came together for the memorial service. Before the service, as I gathered with them privately, I learned that the most significant epitaph repeated was, “She didn’t have that much, and she never did.” They were speaking of a legacy of wealth. That part was indeed genuine. The summary of her life, however, was much more extraordinary than such a dour assessment. Indeed, those of us who knew *Mrs. Moore recognized that she was one of the wealthiest women in the community. Mrs. Moore’s life was filled with love and admiration from those who had sat under her teaching and guidance as children. Her garden was much more than a standard backyard vegetable patch. A veritable nursery, the garden reflected the care born out of a love of God, as if doing her best in her garden was a way to say thank you to God for his lavish grace in saving her from her sins. She was also one of the happiest ladies I had known. At her service, I read this verse to the congregation that included her seven children seated up front with their families. I talked about one of the wealthiest women I had ever known. There was a strange look on the faces of her children. “Didn’t we just say to you, she never had a thing in her life?” If faces and expressions could talk, that is what I heard. We concluded our service with the question,” Having looked at this passage and considered its meaning, can we not say that Mrs. Moore has left you with a lasting legacy of inestimable value? As with any estate, the question remains how you will use the opportunities she has bequeathed.”
There is a message for each of us here. Your most significant legacy for your family, community, and this world is a heritage of faith in Jesus Christ. How are you building that legacy today? You will not need a team of financial professionals or estate lawyers. Everything for faith and godliness is available in Word, Sacrament, and Prayer. Oh, that each of us would see the pathway to the incredible and indestructible nature of the heritage of faith in Jesus Christ. What eternal wealth will you leave to those who follow?
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
* I have changed her name.